The phasing diagram offers a synthesis of the projected goals for the study area and Chelsea more broadly. The vast majority of proposed plans can be feasibly in- tegrated within the next one to three year time frame. More extensive interventions, such as infill development, affordable housing construction, or roadway infrastruc- ture, can be expected to take 10 to 20 years. Implementation strategies are inter- connected and overlapping, allowing the city government and other community and development partners to capitalize on proposals that are most suitable given the time frame. Flexible use and Infill Development in the Underbridge, image above portraits the intersection of Spruce Street and Route 1. The render illustrates the flexible occupation, activation and transformation of parking lots over time. In the short-term, a programming agenda introduces new programs and uses in the underbridge that includes pop-up outdoor cinemas , markets and skate parks. In the long-term, infill development of retail spaces fills the empty gap, reconnecting the urban fabric. STRENGTHS IMPLEMENTATION Source: TK 2016 2030 EVERAGING OCAL L S t r a t e g i c p h y s i c a l a n d l o c a t i o n a l q u a l i ti e s R o b u s t a n d d i v e r s e e c o n o m i c b a s e D i v e r s e a n d a ff o r da b l e c o m m u n it y multi-cultural cost of living opportunities organizations engaged entry-level robust strong business to neighbor grid buildings under-used cities businesses for community affordable youth civic jobs food- based community connections walkable historic parks spaces open waterfront freight & industry business development workshops HUB Business Incubator city branding & marketing compost Stand for Children workshop cultural events Food trucks public use at Forbes Industrial Park extend Highland Park to water seasonal programming of recreational spaces Greenway along the Silver Line infill development under route 1 community recreational centers 3 Green Corridors adaptive reuse of industrial buildings negative freight signage freight corridor Re-griding large industrial parcels Inclusionary zoning Expand offer of housing in the study areas DIF Affordable Housing Trust contiguous waterfront walkway pop-up recreational events pop-up markets Mentor Business program Digital Onramps job training The Flexible Use Program Recognize and Amplify Chelsea’s Existing Strengths To Build A Connected, Vibrant, and Inclusive Community. VISION This plan addresses new development along Chelsea’s Everett corridor and around the incoming Silver Line Gateway. Proposed strategies hinge on Chelsea’s innate strengths to maintain affordability, grow the economy, and strengthen the social fabric. INTRODUCTION INTERVENTION MAP GOALS EMPOWER residents, local business owners, and workers 1 ENHANCE and Reflect Existing Chel- sea Character 2 FOSTER Physical and Social Connec- tions throughout Chelsea 3 INSPIRE Civic Pride 4 TRANSPORTATION OPEN SPACE & NATURAL SYSTEMS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSING BALANCE URBAN DESIGN 0.1 Mile 0.2 Miles SILVER LINE CORRIDOR EVERETT STREET SPRUCE STREET TRANSPORTATION OPEN SPACE & NATURAL SYSTEMS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOUSING BALANCE Economic (Primary, Secondary) Open Space Urban Design Housing Transportation Program ends Gradual phasing 1 year Online newsletter Digital Onramps Mentor business program Chelsea HUB Adapt parks for programmed use Design skate park on open lot Temporary uses in vacant lots Evening use of public school facility Stand for Children, other programming Coordinate access to Everett and Revere facilities Implement green corridors along Spruce, Everett Extend Highland Park to waterfront Construct 1500 residential units Adaptive reuse of industrial buildings Negative truck signage Regrid large parcels On-road bicycle and ped infrastructure Multi-use path Brownfield remediation Freight Corridor Inclusionary zoning DIF Affordable Housing Trust Create contiguous walkway along waterfront Food Trucks Pop-up Markets Youth activities including murals, art Program public use for Forbes Industrial Park Convert scrap yards to compost Business expansion support Local purchasing agreements Test Kitchen Initiative Marketing campaign Business development workshops 3 years 5 years 10 years 20 years E V E R A G I N G O C A L L Proposal for Chelsea, MA | Harvard GSD | April 2014 City of Chelsea INTERVENTIONS LINK The proposed greenway along the Silver Line Corridor aims to incorporate the tracks of the commuter rail into Chelsea’s urban fabric by creating stronger pedestrian and cycling connections between West and East Chelsea. INTEGRATE. The three proposed green corridors consist of multi-modal transportation systems combined with green infrastructures. The corridors strengthen the physical connection within open spaces in Chelsea, promoting an integrated network of natural systems. RECLAIM. This plan seeks to revitalize Chelsea’s waterfront by identifying parcels and engaging in strategic partnerships with current owners. Flexible programming and multipurpose use are combined to create mixed-use open spaces along the waterfront. B Connecting by Greening Building on the Past A Volleyball Rock Climbing Gymnasium Basketball Baseball Music Festival Ice Skating Rink Jan Jul Aug Jun May Sep Nov Oct Apr Mar Feb Dec Jan Jul Aug Jun May Sep Nov Oct Apr Mar Feb Dec Running Track Cross Country Ski Football Soccer Ice Skating Rink Pool Jan Jul Aug Jun May Sep Nov Oct Apr Mar Feb Dec Jan Jul Aug Jun May Sep Nov Oct Apr Mar Feb Dec Inhabiting the Underbridge Activating the Silver Line 1 2 Reclaiming the Waterfront 4 Shared Use of Spaces 3 5 PROGRAM. Through a Joint Use Agreement and a programming agenda the lifecycle of existing recreational facilities in institutions is expanded to serve a larger group of community members. INTERVENTIONS NATURAL SYSTEMS & OPEN SPACE I Connects and activates spaces 2 Our proposed grid facilitates a mix of uses, including large sections of res- idences, retail near the Gateway Sta- tion, and office space nearer to the in- dustry in the south. We proposed to implement a grid in three phases: PHASE 1 CONNECT. Easy access to the Gateway Station and no current major buildings PHASE 2 GRID. Market Basket can be relocat- ed into the entirety of a block and the others are developed according to the proscribed use. Mixed use towers can sit atop the new Market Basket PHASE 3 DENSIFY. Add mixed use density to ex- isting sites to the North and South. Can be concurrent with the other phases The diagrams above present how the project responds to market shifts to ac- commodate A) Market Basket, B) Of- fice towers, C) Residential Apartments, and D) Broadway-style retail. PRESERVING. The existing built form and use of brick in Chelsea would not be replaced if demolished. New development can be created around and within existing historic structures. INFILL. The project pro- vides a precedent and high design aspiration for what infill could provide in both creating new development and giving the area a unique identity. Source: Google Earth Vietnam Veteran Pool Memorial Stadium Carter Park Chelsea High School A B C D T To/From Broadway To/From Light Industrial To/From T-Station Mixed-use Commercial Residential Mixed-use Office Mixed-use Light Industrial Open Space / Plaza Green Corridor PHASE 1 T To/From Broadway To/From Light Industrial To/From T-Station To/From Neighborhood To/From Waterfront To/From School Mixed-use Commercial Residential Mixed-use Office Mixed-use Light Industrial Open Space / Plaza Green Corridor PHASE 2 T To/From Broadway To/From Light Industrial To/From T-Station To/From Neighborhood To/From Waterfront To/From School Hotel MGH FBI Mixed-use Commercial Residential Mixed-use Office Mixed-use Light Industrial Open Space / Plaza Green Corridor PHASE 3 Block Versatility A. Warehouse / Market Basket B. Office, 10-15 stories C. Apartments, 8 stories D. Broadway-style retail, 3-5 stories T To/From Broadway To/From Light Industrial To/From T-Station To/From Neighborhood To/From Waterfront To/From School Hotel MGH FBI 0.1 Mile 0.2 Miles URBAN DESIGN I Fosters a cohesive built environment 1 2 2 Introducing a Flexible Urban Grid 1 DESIGNED DEVELOPMENTS. Form- based code can create the regulatory massing and design requirements with- in which new development can be placed to enhance existing structures. Source: Porter House by NYC SHoP Architect 0.1 Mile 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 FLEXIBLE LOTS PRESENT PARKS PROGRAMMABLE PARKS GREEN CORRIDORS GREENWAY ADAPT. The activation and transformation of parking lot spaces at the underbridge of Route 1 is both an open space and economic development strategy that slowly reintroduces uses and programs under the highway, with the goal of reconnecting the urban fabric of Chelsea. Image to the left, portraits the intersection of Arlington Street and Route 1. Image above, infill development A8ernA by NL Architects, in the Netherlands. MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE OFFICE MIXED-USE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OPEN SPACE / PLAZA GREEN CORRIDOR EXISTING BUILDING ADDITIONAL BUILDING NEW BUILDING 2 1 ACTIVATING UNDERUTILIZED OPEN SPACE CREATING URBAN FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS TRANSPORTATION I Separates conflicting uses SL 0.1 Mile Image to the left, heat map potraits vehicular accidents in Chelsea. It informed the transportation planning. Image to the right, sketch of the design for the proposed freight corridor. SEPARATE. Separating uses will increase overall safety and ability for streets to accommodate cars, bicycles and pedestrians. The first and least cost step would include restricting truck traffic from roads designated as pedestrian-friendly. This would include roads east of 2nd Street, and the segment of 2nd Street that abuts the Mystic Mall property. Redirecting Freight 1 RESTRUCTURE. Redesigning freight routes to create separated freight lanes that provide quick access for trucks to move through Chelsea while physically separating those trucks from other users. Introducing a Freight Corridor 3 IMPROVE. Designing a better network of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure will leverage existing assets by increasing accessibility. Providing Multi-Modal Access 2 HOUSING BALANCE I Expands affordability and accesibility ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I Catalyzes entrepreneurship DESIGNATE District Improvement Financing and an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. CREATE policy on climate resilient construction and low impact construction. LEVERAGE public and private support for affordable housing by furthering partnerships between lenders and developers. DEVELOP 1500+ new housing units in the study area in the next 10 years. INSTITUTE a broad mix of rental and homeownership options. 0.1 Mile Enacting an inclusionary zoning policy Broadening Housing Options Creating Partnerships Factoring in Climate Change Securing Funding for the Future Diversifying Development DIVERSIFY Assure mixed-use, mixed-income residential and transit-oriented development. INTERVENTIONS Increasing the supply housing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dangerous Intersections (Trucks) Heat map represents all vehicular incidents 2010-2011 Dangerous Intersections (Pedestrians) Incident (Pedestrian) Incident (Truck) The graph to the left highlights Chelsea’s high pro- portion of subsidized units in relation to neighbor- ing communitites. In spite of affordable options, demand for affordable housing exceeds current supply, demonstrating a clear need for new devel- opment. Chelsea Everett Malden Melrose Revere 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 30% 25% Percentage of Subsidized Left to right, render and three dimensional massing of the proposal. PRESERVE long term affordability for Chelsea residents 1 1 2 2 3 A B C E D F P R O D U C E W H O L E S A L E P R O D U C E T O L O G A N W H O L E S A L E P R O D U C E T O B O S T O N T A X M O N E Y S P E N T O N P U B L I C S C H O O L E D U C A T I O N + C O M M U N I T Y S P A C E F O R C H E L S E A H O S P I T A L I T Y I N D U S T R Y C R E A T I N G S P E N D I N G I N C H L E S E A M O N E Y E A R N E D I N B O S T O N A N D S P E N T I N C H E L S E A P U R C H A S I N G G O O D S / C R E A T I N G S P E N D I N G P R O D U C E F I R S T S T O P F O R I M M I G R A N T S E M E R G E N C Y H E A L T H S E R V I C E S n i g h t s c h o o l / v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g W a s t e C u l i n a r y R e s e a r c h S e r v i c e A p a r t m e n t s / R e s t a u r a n t s / B a r s T o R e s t a u r a n t s / G r o c e r y S t o r e s W e s t C h e l s e a C o r e L a t i n o B u s i n e s s C o m m u n i t y H i s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n / H o u s i n g / W o r k S p a c e I n f o D i s s e m i n a t i o n o n I m m i g r a n t s P RO D U CE W H O L E S A L E P R O D U C E T O L O G A N W H O L E S A L E P R O D U C E T O B O S T O N T A X M O N E Y S P E N T O N PU B L I C S C H O O L EDUCA TION + CO M M U NITY SP A C E F O R C H E L S E A H O S P IT A L IT Y I N D U S T R Y C R E A T I N G S P E N D I N G I N C H L E S E A M O N E Y E A R N E D I N B O S T O N A N D S P E N T I N C H E L S E A P U R C H A S I N G G O O D S / C R E A T I N G S P E N D I N G P R O D U C E FIR S T S T O P F O R I M M I G R A N T S E M E R G E N C Y H E A L T H S E R V I C E S n i g h t s c h o o l / v o c a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g W a s t e C u li n a r y R e s e a rc h S e r v i c e A p a r t m e n t s / R e s t a u r a n t s / B a r s T o R e s t a u r a n t s / G r o c e r y S tores W e s t C h e l s e a C o r e L a t i n o B u s i n e s s C o m m u n i t y H i s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n / H o u s i n g / W o r k S p a c e I n f o D i s s e m i n a t i o n o n I m m i g r a n t s 0.1 Mile 3 1 INTERVENTIONS Hub Chelsea is a business incubator, shared work- space, and community facility that will nurture lo- cal entrepreneurs and highlight Chelsea’s unique economic and cultural assets. Hub Chelsea’s building features three components: a commer- cial kitchen in which small specialty food business entrepreneurs can perfect their products and pro- duce them for sale; a flexible coworking space, where entrepreneurs in technology and business services can rent inexpensive offices and meet- ing rooms; and an open community event space. Incubating Chelsea’s 21st Century Economy with Hub Chelsea 1 Fresh Produce Supply Vocational Training Culinary Research Tech & Professional Services Entrepreneurs Health & Nutrition Programs Food Business Incubator Tech Incubator Flexible Community Space Mentorship Community Space New England Produce Center Hotel Educational Institutions M G H B o s t o n Chamber of Commerce & Existing Businesses Community Garden City of Chelsea Create a graphic identity, outreach campaign, and community wide calendar to clearly commu- nicate the city’s vision to residents, visitors, inves- tors and regional audiences; articulate network- ing events that celebrate the people of Chelsea and contribute to community building. Connecting the City and Region with Branding, Outreach and Events 2 View of Hub Chelsea Activate the space under the Tobin bridge to show- case locally produced goods and induce a stronger connection between the study area and the rest of Chelsea. Activating Under the Bridge Chelsea Market 3 Encourage businesses to enter the emerging or- ganics recycling sector, drawing on local expertise in waste processing and food distribution. Encouraging Organic Recycling 4 Community Wide Calender Options Strategies For City Branding Above : Diagram showing Hub Chelsea’s relatonships Left : Map showing regional flows of goos and services through Chelsea flexible space tech incubator food business incubator NUMBER OF SUBSIDIZED UNITS 128-210 80-218 43-80 17-43 3-17 EXISTING HOUSING STOCK EXISTING FLOWS VALUE ADDTION TO FLOWS FOOD INDUSTRY A. MYSTIC MALL B. MGH C. URBAN RENEWAL AREA D. HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY E. CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL F. HAZARDOUS INTERNSECTION REMEDIED BY SEPARTION OF USES FREIGHT RESTRICTED HAZARDOUS INTERSECTION REMEDIED BY DESIGN INTERVENTION FREIGHT ALLOWED PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE CAPTURING ECONOMIC FLOWS NEED FOR ADDITIONAL HOUSING STOCK INCREASING TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY Untitled-1 1 5/2/2014 2:26:18 AM